A fun way to add color to the Happy Place stamp with video tutorial

September 22, 2025

I shared how to add color to the large ‘Happy’ from the Happy Place stamp set on last week’s Live video. What do you think?

We made this cute card at my September card clubs. The colors include Lost Lagoon, Calypso Coral & White. You might wonder how I achieved the two-toned inking on the Happy image. I used inks – Lost Lagoon for the water and Calypso Coral for the sky. For this sample I used large ink pads. But for my Clubs we used smaller ink spots. It was a lot easier this way!

You might also wonder where I got the rectangle Perennial Postage die shape. I had to die-cut a larger rectangle twice to get this size. It was pretty easy and I share how in the video below.

We textured the Lost Lagoon layer with the Wave 3D embossing folder and the curvy leaf dies are from the Label Me Grateful dies seen here. I love them! The inside greeting is from the With You in Mind stamp set.

It’s an easy fold that shows off the inside of the card and the designer paper we added. This DSP is the Subtles 6″ designer paper which has some great patterns.

I really enjoyed playing with this fun stamp set. I’ll share another project from the video tomorrow. See the Happy Place set here.

I created a free project sheet for you with measurements, photos, directions and a supply list with links. Click on this link to print or download it.

Below is the video tutorial for this card and one more. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel while you’re there!

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A Touch of Ink Fun Fold card with Oh So Ombre; quick & easy!

February 24, 2021
We made these pretty fun fold cards at my February card clubs! I think the A Touch of Ink stamp set is incredibly versatile! There was an option for everyone's needs.

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I shared this card on my FB Live yesterday plus two others with this paper & stamp set. You can see it here.

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Aren't they pretty?! I feel like these two Sale-a-Bration choices go together perfectly. The Ombre DSP lets the stamp shine though. You can get either or both free with an order through February 28th. Sale-a-Bration ends then and there won't be anymore 'free' with purchase options.

Go here to see the A Touch of Ink stamp set and here to see the Oh So Ombre DSP.

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I added some of our new Black Matte gems and the pretty Black Glittered ribbon too. That neat stitched die-cut is from the Stitched Nested Label dies seen here.

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Measurements:
- Black 5 ½” X 8 ½” score at 1 ½” and 4 ¼”
- Designer Paper – 5 1/2" X 6". Cut in order from left to right so the pattern matches making sure the 6" side is along the top. 2 ¾” X 5 ¼”, 1 1/8” X 5 ¼”, 2 1/8” X 5 ¼”. Plus the last piece on the right is 1 3/4" X 5 1/4"
- White inside 2 3/4" X 3 1/2", die-cut is 2" X 3 3/4"
- Black strip 1" X 2 3/4"
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Beautiful Love You Always Foil Specialty paper

February 23, 2021

Last weekend we held our monthly card swap with my Flowerbug's Team. The theme was to use Specialty paper on their card.

The cards I'm sharing today all feature the Love You Always Specialty Foil papers. Did you know we have two kinds? A smooth foil seen here and printed foil seen here.

This first card was created by Karen G. She used both specialty papers with the Always in My Heart bundle. The Floral Heart dies are gorgeous! I love the heart and that banner!!!

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This next beauty was created by Candace. She also used both of these pretty specialty papers along with the 'Love You More Than' dies. The embossing folder is the Parisian Flourish 3D seen here.

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And lastly, this striking card was made by Mary. She combined the Love You Always paper with the True Love DSP.

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She fussy cut the flowers from the True Love DSP and colored them with Blends markers. The Best Wishes is from the Art Gallery bundle.

Aren't my gals talented though!

*Remember that if you have a nice wish list February is a great time to whittle it down! You can choose to order as a customer and earn free Sale-a-Bration items or get the Starter Kit option and get 25% off a $125 order. And then get 20% off all further purchases! Details in this post or click here.

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Creative Cards Simple Sketch #CC2

February 22, 2021

Get inspired by sketches! You can find them everywhere online; especially on Pinterest. Just search for card sketches and you'll be amazed at the great layouts you'll come up with.

I've started a weekly challenge with my Flowerbug's Team where I share a card sketch or color challenge. I'm calling them Creative Cards or #CC. Here's the one we did last week:

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And here's the card I came up with.

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I chose to use the Playing with Patterns designer paper and a new product that's coming out to everyone in March. It's called Butterfly Bouquet and it has gorgeous Designer Paper and a beautiful stamp & dies bundle. The stamp & dies will be out in the upcoming 2021 Annual Catalog in May. But they're releasing it early in March!

Demonstrators can order it now in February. On the card above I used mostly the DSP with just one purple die-cut. The greeting is from one of my favorite greeting sets; Happy Thoughts.

There are now just 7 days left of Sale-a-Bration!!!

That means you have one week to either purchase the Starter Kit deal (seen below) or get free stamps or paper! Don't wait!

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February Specials:

Get the best deal during Sale-a-Bration with purchase of the Starter Kit! Get $125 in products of your choice for just $99 and FREE shipping too!

Plus you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE.

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